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The FTC's Probe of Media Matters for America Is a Blatant Assault on Freedom of Speech

In the guise of investigating "potentially unlawful advertiser boycotts," the commission is punishing the organization for its views.

Reason

What all claims Candace Owens has put on Erika Kirk in “Bride of Charlie series”? Everything behind the growing public feud

Candace Owens sparked a public debate after questioning Erika Kirk’s claims about being the main financial provider during her relationship with Charlie Kirk. In her The Bride of Charlie series, Owens challenged Erika Kirk’s public statements and suggested parts of the story may not match reality. Media outlets reported strong…

The Times of India

Media Matters Acted Too Late in Moving in U.S. Court to Block X's Irish Lawsuit

The lawsuit stems from Media Matters' claim that X's "content moderation policies permitted the placement of 'pro-Nazi' content next to advertisements for major brands."

Reason

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Inside Candace Owens’ media empire and the Macron lawsuit threatening to unravel it

The French president and first lady have tapped the firm behind Dominion’s $787.5 million win against Fox News to pursue Owens personally and commercially.

Fortune

Major US broadcasters sit out Cop30 climate talks: ‘They’re missing a lot’

Figures show none of US ‘big four’ – CBS, NBC, ABC and Fox – appear to have sent teams to cover summit in Belém

The Guardian - US

How Maga cheerleaders have infiltrated the White House press corps

Trump administration has transformed tone and tenor of media interactions by centering rightwing voices and reporter sycophancy

The Guardian - US

Judge issues injunction preventing Trump's FTC from investigating watchdog Media Matters

A judge for the U.S. District Court in Washington has issued an injunction preventing the Trump administration's Federal Trade Commission from investigating Media Matters for America, the liberal media watchdog organization

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Judge Quashes FTC Investigative Demand to Media Matters, Finding "Straightforward First Amendment Violation"

A short excerpt from Friday's long decision by Judge Sparkle Sooknanan (D.D.C.) in Media Matters for America v. FTC: Speech… The post Judge Quashes FTC Investigative Demand to Media Matters, Finding "Straightforward First Amendment Violation" appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

Fox News covered the Sydney Sweeney ‘good jeans’ ad 28 times more than Epstein this week

According to a study by Media Matters, the conservative cable giant has discussed the Sydney Sweeney ad a total of 85 minutes on air while devoting just three minutes of coverage to the Epstein saga.

The Independent UK

The Department of Justice Just Sided with RFK Jr. Group's Claim That News Orgs Can't Boycott Misinformation

Applying antitrust statutes to alleged publisher boycotts doesn’t protect free speech. It does the opposite.

Reason

Advertising Companies Cave to the FTC. Media Matters Sues To Defend the First Amendment.

Omnicom Group and the Interpublic Group of Companies accepted the Federal Trade Commission's anti-boycott proviso to complete their merger. Instead of capitulating to the commission, Media Matters is suing.

Reason

The FTC Risks Chilling Speech With Its Advertising Boycott Investigation

The FTC’s investigation into advocacy groups like Media Matters and advertisers is an indefensible assault on the First Amendment.

Reason

Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal

Book burning, hit pieces, and marijuana's historical pedigree.

Reason

Elon Musk’s vendetta against Media Matters morphs into Trump administration investigation

‘It’s clear that’s exactly what’s happening here, given Media Matters’ history of holding those same figures to account,’ Media Matters president Angelo Carusone said in reaction to the probe

The Independent UK

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US panel probes American media watchdog over Musk’s boycott claims: Report

The US Federal Trade Commission has sought documents from media watchdog Media Matters in America about possible coordination with other media watchdogs accused by Elon Musk of helping orchestrate advertiser boycotts of X, according to a Reuters report.

The Guardian - US

‘What if we didn’t suck?’: the leftist influencer who wants to campaign for Congress differently

Kat Abughazaleh has been critical of what she describes as Democrats’ lack of vision and says the party has lost touch with many of its voters, especially young people

The Independent UK

New analysis reveals the extent of Fox News’ obsession with Trump’s anti-trans orders

Of the 86 cable news segments on Trump’s orders targeting transgender people and rights, only 14 percent featured trans or gender non-conforming guests.

Newslaundry

Trump seems set to reclaim White House. Here’s what the US media got wrong in the run-up

Before results are called by most media outlets, Donald Trump has already declared his victory, saying it has given him a “great feeling of love” and claiming the nation has given him “a powerful mandate”. “Look what happened…Is this crazy?”

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YouTube let right-wing figures undermine US poll results before votes were cast: Study

An election misinformation policy rollback by YouTube has allowed right-wing media figures to undermine confidence in the 2024 US poll results even before votes were cast, a study by American media watchdog Media Matters has suggested.

Al Jazeera

Ex-Trump strategist Steve Bannon hits airwaves after prison release

Completing his four-month term for contempt of Congress, Bannon said ‘we’re going to deliver a knock-out blow’.

Reason

Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

Aspiring thieves, conquesting marketers, and derivative sovereign immunity.

Reason

Fifth Circuit Stays Broad Discovery Regarding Media Matters Donors in X v. Media Matters

The court concludes that X's requested discovery is broader than necessary, though it leaves open the door to some considerably narrower discovery.

Reason

X's Lawsuit Against Media Matters Can Go Forward

From yesterday's opinion by Judge Reed O'Connor (N.D. Tex.) in X Corp. v. Media Matters for America: Plaintiff alleges that Defendants knowingly and maliciously fabricated side-by-side images of various advertisers' posts on Plaintiff's social media platform X depicted next to neo-Nazi or other extremist content, and portrayed these designed images…

Fortune

Texas judge who owns Tesla stock rules Musk lawsuit against media watchdog can go to trial

Elon Musk’s favorite Texas judge ruled his case against Media Matters for America can proceed as planned.

The Independent UK

Judge rejects Media Matters request to dismiss Elon Musk lawsuit over ‘hateful content’ on X

Musk accuses the media watchdog of sparking an advertiser exodus – by the likes of Apple and Disney – by publishing a misleading article

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